République – French
Housed in a soaring, historic cathedral of stone and tile, this culinary landmark pulses with a vibrant energy that captures the soul of a grand Parisian brasserie. The air is thick with the scent of fresh-baked bread as guests tear into crusty baguettes with cultured butter, transitioning seamlessly into a decadent parade of silken duck liver tartlettes and golden, airy potato beignets. It is a sensory masterclass in French-inspired refinement, where the delicate brightness of hamachi crudo meets the rich, buttery indulgence of escargot tucked under a crown of flaky pastry.
624 South La Brea Avenue, Los Angeles CA 90036 https://republiquela.com/Rating: 5/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: French
Price range: $$$
Dietary options: high-protein, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, renal, tlc, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb
Currently open
Hours
- Sunday - Thursday
- 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM, 5:30 PM - 10:00 PM
- Friday - Saturday
- 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM, 4:00 PM - 11:00 PM
What diners are saying
Celebrated for its intimate setting and high-quality sandwiches, guests consistently praise the warm and attentive service provided by the helpful staff. Standout dishes include the expertly prepared sandwiches that diners rave about for their quality and satisfying flavors. Reviewers highlight the cozy atmosphere as a perfect backdrop for a meal with friends, noting that the team’s regular check-ins ensure a seamless and enjoyable dining experience.
Menu
Hors d'Oeuvres
- Potato & Leek Beignets - $6: tarragon aioli Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bluefin Tuna Toast - $24: smoked heirloom tomato, kaluga caviar Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Eggs on Toast - $24: soft-scrambled eggs, santa barbara uni Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- Liberty Farms Duck Liver Tartelette - $16: tangerine date marmalade, shiso, coconut Available at: dinner, lunch
- Burgundy Escargot en Croûte - $18: rodolphe le meunier butter, garlic, parsley Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Baguette
- Baguette with Rodolphe Le Meunier Butter - $15: normandy, france Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- Baguette with Moulin Du Calanquet Olive Oil - $15: provence, france Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
First Courses
- Kumamoto Oysters - $5: barrel-aged mignonette Dietary tags: Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Japanese Hamachi Crudo - $34: country rhodes asian pears, thai basil, raspberry and passion fruit nước chấm Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, TLC, Renal
- Yellowtail Tartare - $32: green apple, yuzu, weiser farms radish, shiso, potato chips Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner
- Endive Salad - $29: blood orange, cara cara and oro blanco, medjool dates, caña de cabra goat’s cheese, roasted hazelnut, meyer lemon vinaigrette Available at: dinner, lunch
- Little Gems - $28: avocado, mcgrath family farms radish, toasted seeds, fines herbs, green goddess dressing Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Wood Oven Roasted Brussels Sprouts - $29: winter chicories, arugula, applewood smoked bacon, pink lady apples, k & k ranch red walnuts Available at: dinner, lunch
Second Courses
- Caramelized Walla Walla Sweet Onion Tart - $27: applewood smoked bacon, cave aged gruyère Available at: dinner, lunch
- Berkshire Kurobuta Pork Belly - $36: kaluga caviar, cauliflower mousseline, brown butter, meyer lemon Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hope Ranch Mussels - $34: meyer lemon, smoked butter beurre blanc Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Dover Sole - $48: himalayan morel mushrooms, k & k ranch raisins, sauce vin jaune Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Pasta & Risotto
- Mafaldine 'Cacio e Pepe' - $38: sprouting cauliflower, black pepper, parmesan Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Butternut Squash Agnolotti - $42: brown butter, sage, parmesan Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Campanelle - $46: maine lobster, preserved meyer lemon Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Black Truffle Risotto - $48: acquerello carnaroli rice, parmesan Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Arugula Rigatoni - $44: morel and central coast chanterelle mushrooms, cherry wood aged balsamico Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Wild Alaskan Halibut - $56: japanese broccoli, tokyo turnips, shimeji, maitake and oyster mushrooms, brown butter yuzu dashi Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Regalis Pennsylvania Golden Chicken - $72: magic myrna potatoes, roasted carrots, parsnips, bacon, sauce coq au vin Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Liberty Farms Duck - $57: pearl barley risotto, roasted baby turnips, kishu mandarin, sauce à l’orange Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cassoulet de Toulouse - $52: duck confit, pork belly, sausage, lamb shoulder, cranberry beans Dietary tags: High-Protein, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Prime Dry Aged New York Strip - $90: weiser farms baby carrots, celery root, swiss chard, black trumpet mushroom bordelaise Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner
- Don Watson Napa Valley Lamb Rack - $65: artichokes, celebrity tomatoes, portobello mushrooms, sugar snap peas, rosemary lamb jus Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Duck Fat French Fries - $13: black garlic, calabrian chili aioli Available at: dinner, lunch
- Add Pan Drippings to Baguette - $8: pan drippings Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic
Cheese
- Cheese Selection (Small) - $18: Selection of artisanal cheeses Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cheese Selection (Medium) - $27: Selection of artisanal cheeses Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cheese Selection (Large) - $45: Selection of artisanal cheeses Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Strawberry Tiramisu - $16: caramelized white chocolate sabayon Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Opera Cake - $16: coffee, hazelnut, dark chocolate Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Crème Caramel - $16: winter citrus Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Cuyama Orchards Apple Tart - $18: vanilla, salted caramel, comté Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber
- Ice Cream - $6: Choice of vanilla, chocolate, hazelnut, or chocolate-raspberry Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Sorbet - $6: Choice of strawberry, meyer lemon, or pear Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, TLC, Renal
Tasting Menus
- New Year's Eve Tasting Menu - $225: Curated holiday tasting menu showcasing seasonal, premium ingredients Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
Frequently Asked Questions about République
- What should first-time visitors know about this restaurant?
- Visitors should expect an expensive French brasserie with a 5.0/5 rating, celebrated for its attentive service, cozy atmosphere, and high-quality sandwiches.
- Is this restaurant good for casual dining or more upscale?
- This expensive ($$$) French brasserie offers an upscale experience with an intimate setting, high-quality dishes, and attentive service.
- What is the restaurant's atmosphere and style?
- République offers a vibrant, intimate atmosphere within a historic stone cathedral, blending the energy of a grand Parisian brasserie with cozy, attentive service.
- Which dishes work for multiple diets at once (e.g., keto + gluten-free)?
- Dishes suitable for both keto and gluten-free diets include Berkshire Kurobuta Pork Belly, Prime Dry Aged New York Strip, and Kumamoto Oysters.
- What percentage of this menu works for vegan, keto, gluten-free, or low-carb diets?
- Vegan options include Little Gems and Arugula Rigatoni, while keto, gluten-free, and low-carb choices feature Berkshire Kurobuta Pork Belly, New York Strip, and Kumamoto Oysters.
- What do customers love most about this restaurant according to reviews?
- Diners consistently praise the intimate setting, attentive service, and expertly prepared sandwiches that offer high-quality and satisfying flavors.
- What is this restaurant's overall rating?
- République is a French culinary landmark that currently holds a perfect average rating of 5.0/5 from its guests.
- What type of cuisine does this restaurant specialize in?
- République specializes in French cuisine, offering a menu inspired by grand Parisian brasseries with dishes like escargot and duck liver.
- What is the overall customer sentiment about this restaurant?
- Customers praise the intimate setting, warm service, and high-quality sandwiches, resulting in an exceptional 5.0/5 rating for this French brasserie.
- What is the price range at this restaurant?
- République is an expensive ($$$) French restaurant that offers a high-end dining experience in a historic setting.
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